Formulation Chemist

At Lucas Milhaupt, we develop next-generation material joining solutions that are propelling industries forward. Join with the Best and become part of a team that rewards continuous improvement, celebrates diversity, and propels every team member toward personal and professional growth.

We are passionate about creating a culture where every voice is heard, every idea considered, and every success celebrated. We believe in the power of career development and the transformative impact it can have on individuals and communities.

As we continue to grow and expand as a company, we are actively seeking diverse and talented individuals who share our passion for material joining and want to be part of a journey that encourages personal and professional growth.

At Lucas, our focus is on our people – the key to our success. Our goal is to offer employees an unparalleled experience, with opportunities to grow and improve the quality of their lives and the lives of their families.

Is This For You?

This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, has strong problem-solving skills, and enjoys working in a manufacturing environment. In this role, you develop and improve the composition of products, troubleshoot and find solutions to issues in formulation processes, such as stability problems or production scale-up issues. A Formulation Chemist at Lucas Milhaupt supports the product development activities for our Formulated product line. This includes brazing and soldering, pastes, fluxes and flux coated materials for the metal joining industry.

What Impact Would You Have?

• Focus on combining raw materials in precise ways to create stable, effective, and safe products.
• Our Formulated department is unique from our other processes, and your chemical expertise ensures we are able to meet customer requirements.

How Would You Accomplish This?

• Promote Safety as the Number One Priority of all Lucas Milhaupt employees.
• Design and conduct pre-formulation, formulation development, process development, process optimization and scale-up
• Perform appropriate performance tests to determine our product is suitable for proposed application.
• Strong knowledge of DOE and Rheology principles such as:
• Preparation of material samples for customer evaluation and maintenance of accurate logbook.
• Modifying existing products as per customer requirements
• Assisting Process Engineer on material bills, routings and quality control to scale up for production on new and modified products.
• Research and select appropriate raw materials (e.g., active ingredients, excipients, solvents) for product formulation.
• Conduct experiments to evaluate the stability, efficacy, and safety of formulations.
• Modify existing formulations to improve performance, stability, or cost-effectiveness.
• Troubleshoot formulation-related issues such as instability, incompatibility, or poor product performance.
• Ensure that formulations comply with all relevant safety and regulatory guidelines, including environmental, health, and safety standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Are We Looking For?

• Safety - Ability to perform in manufacturing environment and comply with safety expectations including wearing of PPE. Ability to lift and carry materials and tools, as needed.
• Articulate – Your writing and communication skills must be strong in order to clearly articulate processes, needs, and programs. You will regularly interface with shop floor personnel, technical peers, management and senior leadership.
• Instills Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Collaborative – Ability to build and maintain strong, positive relationships with co-workers and embody a teamwork approach to organizational goals.
• Professional – Has personal ethics, does quality work, and has a positive can-do attitude
• Situational Adaptability – Ability to prioritize and execute various projects in a timely manner. Ability to adjust to changing priorities to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Educated – Possess Bachelor of Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
• Technical - Strong knowledge of DOE and Rheology principles, semi-solid materials analysis, third-party testing methods. Working knowledge of SDS, chemical safety transportation requirements.

We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We also provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state or local law. If you require assistance or reasonable accommodation in completing this application or during any aspect of the application process, please contact Human Resources at 414.769.6000.